Environment

Scientists develop ultra-thin heteroprotein films, applications can revolutionise food packaging

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Scientists develop ultra-thin heteroprotein films, applications can revolutionise food packaging

Scientists have developed ultra-thin heteroprotein films that can revolutionise the food packaging and biomedical industries. The films have excellent thermal, mechanical, and pH stability that pave the way for expanding its applications. These films are thinner compared to other plastic- or protein-based films. These are also softer and more flexible. Several modifications of protein films … Read more

‘Only One Earth’: Everything to know about World Environment Day, 2022

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‘Only One Earth’: Everything to know about World Environment Day, 2022

World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 each year, led by the United Nations Environment Programme, to raise awareness about the degrading environment and encourage people to take positive actions and help create a better future. Mankind’s progress in the last century was accompanied by a massive increase in natural resource exploitation. Each decade … Read more

Are ‘Climate-Friendly’ Options on Restaurant Menus Coming Soon?

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Are ‘Climate-Friendly’ Options on Restaurant Menus Coming Soon?

“Nevertheless, these clear results are quite encouraging,” Seger said. The findings “show that many people are ready to consider the climate crisis in their everyday decisions, even in contexts where they only want to have a nice time and enjoy their meal.” Seger noted that for this to work, restaurants will need to … Read more

Time to assign high priority to Environmental Crimes!

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Time to assign high priority to Environmental Crimes!

By AP Maheshwari It is high time that Environmental Crimes draw our full attention. In fact, we need to first understand our environment in a holistic fashion and then carve out the areas of concern areas where awareness as well as deterrence, both the options should be explored well to check further deterioration of the very … Read more

Gopal Rai urges Centre to form joint plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

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Gopal Rai urges Centre to form joint plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Delhi minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote to Union Environment minister Bhupender Yadav, urging him to immediately call a meeting of the environment ministers of NCR states and experts to form a joint plan to fight air pollution. Rai, the environment minister of Delhi, said the number of good and moderate air quality days in … Read more

Saving the Environment — and Cash — Through ‘Green’ Burials

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Saving the Environment — and Cash — Through ‘Green’ Burials

April 4, 2022 – In 2017, Judy and Al Mowrer of Wooster, OH, decided they wanted to be “pushin’ up daisies” in the literal sense when they died – using their bodies to help the Earth prosper and give new life. So last year when Al died of multiple sclerosis at 74, he was wrapped … Read more

Environmental, Social, and Governance landscape in India

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Environmental, Social, and Governance landscape in India

By Nirbhay Lumde Every business enterprise is deeply intertwined with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. There is a more significant push to commit to ESG efforts. ESG has attracted attention from all stakeholders – investors, consumers and governments. ESG is important as it creates high value, drives long-term returns, and global stakeholders are paying … Read more

Australia news live updates: Senate inquiry probes Beetaloo Basin fracking plans; 12 Covid deaths recorded

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Australia news live updates: Senate inquiry probes Beetaloo Basin fracking plans; 12 Covid deaths recorded

Firstly, 120,000 premises will come into the footprint, people previously served by satellite will be able to get the NBN fixed wireless. It will go to a speed of 100 megabits per second and over 750,000 premises. 85% will get a speed of 250 megabits per second. Upload speed Inverarity crease in 20 meg bites … Read more

Australia news live updates: Morrison says China silence on Russia sends ‘terrible message’; seventh Japanese encephalitis case in NSW

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Australia news live updates: Morrison says China silence on Russia sends ‘terrible message’; seventh Japanese encephalitis case in NSW

NSW Health confirms seventh case of Japanese encephalitis; Labor says China has ‘responsibility’ to call out Russia; Victoria reports eight Covid deaths, 9,426 new cases, NSW reports five deaths, 30,402 cases; Coalition to spend $243m on four mining projects; a man has died in Broken Hill after driving his ute into flood waters. Follow all … Read more

Australia news live update: Morrison says Qld premier ‘consulted’ on emergency declaration; Rio Tinto ditching Russia; 21 Covid deaths

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Australia news live update: Morrison says Qld premier ‘consulted’ on emergency declaration; Rio Tinto ditching Russia; 21 Covid deaths

6.24am GMT 06:24 In-person visits in Victorian prisons will resume on 12 March, having been restricted as part of Covid control measures. At 6 March, there were 14 total active Covid-19 cases in Victorian correctional facilities according to Corrections Victoria. PK (@paulkidd) People incarcerated in correctional facilities in Victoria will be allowed to have in-person … Read more